Milo Richard Abelson

   Milo Richard Abelson, 91, of Sioux City passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at a local care center.

   Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel with Reverend Jim Shirbroun officiating.  Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home.

   Milo Richard, the son of Paul Sr. and Helen (Torrey) Abelson, was born June 22, 1928.  Milo was raised and attended school in Sioux City.

   On June 29, 1949, Milo was united in marriage to LaVonne Rose Trudeau in Sioux City and this union was blessed with two children.  The family made their home in Sioux City.  Milo worked at Johnson Biscuit for 29 years then Sioux Tools and at Fabricators, Inc. for ten years until his retirement in 1990.

   Milo was a member of Grace United Methodist Church.  He enjoyed watching the Minnesota Vikings and in earlier years bowling, hunting, fishing and golfing.

   Milo is survived by his wife LaVonne Rose Abelson of Sioux City; one daughter, Sheri (Terry) Kortum of Sioux City; one son, Michael (Mary) Abelson of Estero, FL; three grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

   He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Deloris Abelson; and one brother, Paul Abelson Jr.